M-Audio’s portable and versatile Keystation 61 USB MIDI controller keyboard gives you a great-feeling 61-key keybed in a very lightweight and compact unit. The Keystation 61 features velocity-sensitive, synth-action keys for smooth feel and expressive playability, letting you get the most out of your virtual instruments and software synths. This controller includes an assignable slider that doubles as a volume control, data up/down buttons, DAW transport controls, pitch bend and mod wheels, and more. It’s also perfect for hooking up to your iPad for mobile song creation. Plus, you get a free download of Ableton Live Lite music creation software. Ignite your creativity with the M-Audio Keystation 61.

The Code 25 from M-Audio is a USB bus powered MIDI keyboard controller that features 25 semi-weighted Keys, 16 velocity-sensitive backlit trigger pads, and an X/Y touch pad. This controller is ideal for keyboardists, producers and composers and can be used in the studio, or on-stage.

The Controller Keyboard, Evolved

Akai Professional’s MPK controller keyboards have become standard equipment in many professional MIDI rigs. The latest AKAI PROFESSIONAL MPK261 rocks improvements in every major area, from its new RGB-illuminated MPC-style pads to the superb action of its aftertouch-enabled 61-note keybed. The AKAI PROFESSIONAL MPK261 gives you boatloads of workflow-enhancing features such as MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, and an arpeggiator for complex rhythmic and melodic manipulation. With its assignable faders, buttons, and encoders (eight each), 16 performance pads, transport controls, LCD screen, and USB/iOS modes, the AKAI PROFESSIONAL MPK261 gives you absolute control over your software.

Use the ROLI Loop Block to expand the performance potential of your ROLI Lightpad Block. Connect it physically or wirelessly — either way you’ll have a bank of dedicated buttons for maximum hands-on control. The Loop Block offers access to recording and launching loops and sequences, controlling tempo, and quantizing recorded loops. All of these functions are available in the free NOISE app, but you’ll have instant, hands-on access with dedicated controls when you add the ROLI Loop Block to your Lightpad Block.

Create music and atmosphere like never before with the ROLI Lightpad M. This touch controller is the long-awaited update to the Lightpad Block. Increased tactile feedback; a brighter, softer touchpad; and a redesigned interface allow for an altogether more responsive playing experience. Plum the depths of your virtual instruments on all axis of movement. There are 225 tactile microkeywaves to track your fingers with a high degree of resolution to create lifelike vibratos, smooth bends and filter sweeps, and multi-zoned percussion. The Lightpad M also connects wirelessly over Bluetooth to the ROLI NOISE app (iOS) and includes an expanded software suite with Equator Player, Tracktion Waveform, and Ableton Live Lite.

The Keystation 49 II from M-Audio is a MIDI keyboard controller designed for sequencing music and playing virtual instruments on a Mac or PC computer. It features 49 full-size velocity-sensitive keys and a series of controls that expand the range of playable notes, while also providing expressive capabilities. The keyboard ships with two pieces of software, a virtual piano instrument from SONiVOX, and Ableton Live Lite music creation software.

The controller works with a wide variety of MIDI-compatible programs such as Ableton Live. It comes with access to download Ignite, a music production application that seamlessly integrates with any current M-Audio keyboard controller. The software includes over 275 instrument sounds by AIR Music Technology as well as an arpeggiator, chord player, phrase player, the ability to share musical ideas over email, and publish music to Soundcloud. The controller is compatible with both Mac OS X and Windows.

The M-Track 2X2 from M-Audio is a 2-input/2-output USB 2.0, 24-bit/192 kHz audio interface that delivers studio-quality recordings via an intuitive and easy-to-use interface. Features include transparent, low-noise Crystal preamps and A/D converters, accessible via an XLR/TRS microphone/line combo input, and a 1/4″ instrument input with a specially designed gain and impedance stage to provide an accurate representation of a guitar or bass plugged directly into the interface.

The interface connects to a Mac or Windows computer via a standard USB or USB Type-C port using one of the two included cables. The Hi-Speed USB connection combined with the USB/Direct-balance knob delivers zero-latency monitoring of the inputs, and an included software bundle provides everything needed for the solo artist to start recording. A pro-grade metal chassis provides added protection when taken on the road, and a large central knob makes volume changes effortless.

The Native Instruments KOMPLETE KONTROL S61 MK2 builds upon the success of the original with an updated user interface featuring two high-resolution displays and more buttons for faster direct control over parameters. Other notable upgrades include a four-directional push encoder, eight touch-sensitive knobs, ergonomic pitch and mod controls, an assignable touch-sensitive smart strip, and dedicated Maschine controls with access to Scenes, Patterns and Tracks. The keybed of the keyboard is made by Fatar and offers semi-weighted keys with aftertouch. Additionally, there are DAW transport controls for direct access to DAW transport functions for Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, GarageBand, Cubase, and Nuendo.